A True Fairy Tale About Filing Construction Liens in Georgia

Isn't a fairy tale a moral story--a tale with a lesson? Here is a true story of a recent incident which involved good and evil in the lien filing process and, most definitely, a lesson for everyone who needs to...

Payment Bond Claims on Privately Owned Construction Projects in Georgia

You probably know that payments bonds are a great way to increase the likelihood of getting paid for the work you perform or the materials you supply on Federal, state and local government projects in Georgia. But, did you know...

Don’t Let Your Georgia Construction Lien Expire–Enforce Your Rights Now!

A potential client just called with a wonderful question: he had filed a Claim of Lien in Georgia, but he wanted to know if we would enforce his lien rights even though we did not file his original lien. Yes,...

How Long do Mechanics & Materialmen’s Liens Remain Valid in Georgia?

Potential clients regularly call us and ask how long a lien lasts in Georgia. As is true in most areas of law, the short answer is “it depends.” Georgia Liens are Valid for One Year: In Georgia, a Claim of...

Public Project Payment Bonds In Georgia – A PRIMER

Some of our clients refer to us a Georgia Lien Lawyers. And, yes, we file a lot of materialmen’s liens throughout the State of Georgia; but that is only part of all that we do. Another area which keeps us...

Payment Bonds, Bid Bonds & Performance Bonds In GA & AL

Today, we are giving our staff a break by inviting Kristin Bradley with SuretyBonds.com to write a guest post on the different types of bonds required in Georgia & Alabama. You know, the legal disclaimer that we have to make....we...

Payment Bonds on Private Sector Construction Projects in Georgia (how to recover more money)

by Mark A. Cobb Cobb Law Group Most credit professionals involved in the construction industry understand the general rule that there are unique remedies for non-payment issues on Georgia construction projects. Furthermore, they understand that filing and perfecting payment bond...